The Ngaio area offers many opportunities for recreation. In particular it offers a number of superb walking tracks. Many of these follow the ridge lines above the area, and others explore remnants of native bush, streams and gorges. Several of the walkways in the area link into the Northern Walkway.

A map prepared by NPA shows the main walkways in the greater Ngaio area.

The Wellington City Council website has  information about major walkways.

tracks.org.nz has a long list of local walking tracks. Click on a track to see a photo and get details about how to get there, the grade, and a chatty description.

Visitor Information Centre in Civic Square has walkway brochures: (04) 499 4444

Trelissick Park Group is preserving the natural environment in the Ngaio Gorge area. Contact details and schedule of activities are on their website.